Agenda

August '08

• 6^th Wednesday

  Usdan Center will host its annual gala dinner and concert under the stars featuring performances by students from all the performing arts departments. The event honorees are Joseph and Clara Sugar, distinguished music educators, who will receive Lifetime Achievement Awards. Usdan Center for Creative and Performing Arts, Wheatley Heights, 5:30 to 8 pm. Tickets available for dinner/concert or concert only. 631-643-7900; www.usdan.com.

• 7^th Thursday

  Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism invites guests to enjoy an evening of casino games for great raffle prizes, an open bar and a barbecue dinner beginning at 7 pm at The Swan Club, Roslyn Harbor. Proceeds go toward advancing the work of NSSA, which was established to provide services to individuals and families touched by autism. 631-462-0386; www.nssa.net.

• 10^th Sunday

  Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is the beneficiary of a Toast to the East End at Martha Clara Vineyard, Riverhead, 3 to 7 pm. The non-profit organization is dedicated to finding a cure and improving the quality of life for those with cystic fibrosis. 516-827-1295.

• 11^th Monday

  • American Cancer Society presents an exclusive day of golf on the renowned Creek Golf Course followed by a sunset cocktail reception and after-dinner art auction at Creek Beach. The first annual Doctors of Distinction Golf Classic and Art Invitational will benefit ACS’s mission of research, advocacy, education and service. Honorees are plastic surgeons Dr. Randall Feingold and Dr. Ron Israeli. The Creek, Locust Valley. 516-921-6082; www.cancer.org.
  • Girl Scouts of Nassau County hosts its 24th annual Go for the Green Golf Classic. From brunch through the on-course lunch and evening cocktail reception, the day promises camaraderie and 18 holes of golf on one of Long Island’s premier courses — North Hempstead Country Club, Port Washington. The event will honor Lisa DiFilippi of Alure Home Improvement. Proceeds help make it possible for 22,000 girls in Nassau County to experience fun, friendship and leadership development through Girl Scouting. To register, contact Sherry McGrath, 516-741-2550, ext 240; www.gsnc.org.
  • Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is hosting its Care on the Fairways Golf Outing at Meadow Brook Club, Jericho. The day will begin with brunch and culminate with a cocktail reception and awards dinner. Honoree for the event is Lou DiGiacomo of Phoenix Life Insurance Company of Hartford, Connecticut. AFA is a non-profit foundation comprised of organizations across the country dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and their families and caregivers. 866-232-8484; www.alzfdn.org.

• 14^th Thursday

  Rotary Club of Northport hosts its 12th annual Wine in the Courtyard food and wine tasting and auction to benefit local charities. Over 60 wineries and distilleries and 25 restautants will participate. The Vanderbilt Museum, Centerport, 6 to 10 pm. For more information call 631-261-1190; www.northportrotary.com.

• 18^th Monday

  The School for Language and Communication Development presents its 9th annual golf outing at The Creek Club, Locust Valley. SCLD’s goal is to meet the needs of preschool and school age children with severe language and autism spectrum disorders. For information, contact the development office at 516-609-2000, ext. 123; www.slcd.org.

September '08

• 7^th Sunday

  Hospice Care Network is the beneficiary of an outdoor cocktail buffet at the East Islip home of Stephen G. Siben, Esq. The event will honor Kristina and James Netter, owners of Netter Real Estate and Bridgewater Funding, for their many contributions to the LI community. In addition to a catered buffet by the Irish Coffee Pub, guests will enjoy entertainment, a silent auction, raffles and an opportunity to view Mr. Siben’s collection of classic cars from the ’50s and ’60s. Call Chris Court, 516-224-6467, for more information. www.hospicecarenetwork.org.